A Great Weekend for a Holiday

One of our local radio stations has been doing a "90's Throwback Weekend." Yesterday Brian brought the radio out onto the deck, and we went back and forth between rapping to songs we never thought we would hear again (Ice, Ice, Baby) to singing along to our favorites (The Freshmen, More Than Words), to groaning at some of the most terrible stuff (Mmm Bop, Bye Bye) and at our memories of actually liking some of the songs we would never now purposefully listen to (too embarrassing to name here). It was great.

The steak BBQ on the lawn complete with beach tennis, a shovel and pail, and bikes were a nice way to welcome summer too. The chocolate raspberry fondue and coffee afterward weren't too bad either. ;)

From Thomas

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Spring Saturday

Lazy weekends are wonderful. We drove about five minutes past a park and some farms to a great sunny mini-golf course yesterday for lunch and a game before the Red Sox double header. The mini-golf place has its own par 3 course as well, and it's right next to a full golf club. There were lots of families on the par 3 course, and the driving range was busy, though we were the only ones at the food cart for lunch. Brian and Matt golfed with Thomas and Grace while Denise and I watched with the babies. Gabe looked very sweet in his little overalls and navy blue sun hat. It was a really nice way to spend a breezy spring afternoon and a refreshing peek into another great summer in New York.

Celebrating Mother's Day

It has been quite some time since I've taken such a long blogging break, but I haven't forgotten! I think about little things to share every day but just haven't found much time to post since Gabe's arrival, going back to work full time, and Red Sox season starting.

I especially wanted to say Happy Mother's Day, so here are some belated mother's day thoughts for all you moms out there and a photo of the flowers my boys sent me at work. Aren't they beautiful?

I received the flowers on Thursday before Mother's Day, and then on Sunday Brian and Matt made pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit salad and coffee (decaf) for Denise and I - and for the kids, of course - at our house. We enjoyed it so much that I think we decided to do it again sans-holiday.

I sent my mom a potted rose plant at work but it wasn't very thoughtful when you consider the fact that I had them delivered when she was away! I couldn't believe it when I realized it. Mom, I hope you'll forgive me! Love ya.

More soon!

One More Thing I Love About Spring

Baseball. Playing, watching, and teaching Thomas. We still get the games on the computer, so if I'm not posting quite as often as usual, you can bet that's a big part of it.

Last year Brian's father bought us tickets to a Sox game, and I was so excited to finally make it to Fenway. I want to go back. Next time I hope to bring Thomas - maybe Gabe too (well some day definitely), depending on details. I took a bunch of photos to share with you all but hesitated to post them right away. I wouldn't have wanted to jinx the Red Sox and take away their chances at the World Series title, you know. (I know, I know, it doesn't work that way, but I couldn't help it.)

Why didn't I take a picture of the coke bottles? I just don't know. I totally should have.

I did get one of the Dice-K signs though, right on Lansdowne Street.

Yep. Still love it. Go Red Sox!

A Beautiful Weekend

I worked last Saturday in order to stay home with Gabe and Thomas on Friday, and what a beautiful day it was. Thomas built a Lego helicopter in the morning and then took it outside for a while, and later he lay down on the floor next to the open door and read a book. It felt like summer. He's outside now, riding his bike. Gabe is asleep in my arms as I type, and I'll be back outside with him very soon. He seems to appreciate the fresh air, the sounds of the birds chirping, and the gentle breeze rustling through the trees... or maybe that's me.

Mmmm, spring.

I Heart You Too, Baby!

I love him, I love him, I love him!

Grateful

Since Gabe was put on Nutramagin (at$25 per can) we have been given 8 cans of liquid formula, 6 cans of powdered formula, and 6 ready-to-feed bottles of formula. How awesome is it that people are so willing to help?! You know who you are; thank you!

Gabriel finally saw the specialist this week. He is still having problems with the reflux, but it doesn't seem to follow any pattern. Some times it's not bad, and other's it's awful (in my eyes anyway, but then I'm extra sensitive to my own baby's pain and discomfort-plus some times it appears painless)... Either way, he is gaining weight and that's the most important thing with the reflux. His doctor still thinks he needs to gain more though, so we'll start adding cereal to his bottle, and since he is still primarily breast fed, I'm going completely dairy and soy free (I have tried reducing my dairy intake some but not eliminating it altogether). As much as eating a dairy free diet will be a bit of a bug in my ear, I hope it works. I just want the reflux to stop so Gabe can feel all better. Then maybe we can stop his medicine too. That sure would be nice!

Next up, Thomas' hearing evaluation. It's always something, isn't it!